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On Government Hill - Slokais - 12-31-2022

Matthew "Che" Vasquez, head of the Slokais Islands Board of Elections, had not slept in days, bags had formed under his eyes. Here he stood before
a mostly empty room. Before he stood, the 11 most important judicial figures in Slokais, the Supreme Court of Slokais Islands. "That's, why your honor, this election is decided then, it's clear that a majority of these invalid ballots, were therefore valid and should be accepted as such". 

"So, you truly believe that 6,437 of these ballots should be accepted as valid?" said Head Justice Jamie Arroyo 
"Indeed, your honor"
"This committee shall discuss this matter in private, you shall be notified by a clerk if we need you anymore Mr. Vasquez" 
"I am not trying to dedicate matters of this body, but I believe we should accept the report by the SIBC, immediately?" asked another Justice. 
"I concur, I believe this report should be accepted" added Director Vasquez
"Neither of you determines how this Court should operate, however, we shall endeavor to make a decision before the end of tonight," said, Justice Arroyo. 

Director Vasquez stepped out of the Supreme Court building, in front of the building a crowd had gathered. Like most political protests, it was a circus, an older man dressed in a Revolutionary Era costume was being confronted by a young woman with a megaphone. "that costume is disgusting, you're portraying a nationalist myth" she yelled. The man only looked amused by this statement, to the side, a group of families in orange robes, stood praying. 
"Politics is a mess," he thought to himself. As he stepped into his car, a reporter ran toward him "Is the election over, sir" 
"Elections never end, the heat of election season is always with us," he said as his driver closed the door behind him.

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RE: On Government Hill - Slokais - 01-04-2023

Brooke Weasley walked into the Executive Room of the Presidential House, standing there was Justice Peter Garcia, holding a bible.
"Ready to begin," he asked
"Yes," she said placing her hand on the bible
"Raise your left hand," he asked
"Repeat after me" he added
"I do somely swear"
"I, Brooke Howard Weasley, do somely swear"
"To protect the constitution and respect the powers this office holds"
"To protect the constitution and respect the powers this office holds"
"And accept the will of people"
"And accept the will of people"
"Congratulations, Madame President"
"Thanks, your honor," she said

Once she had left the room, she was joined by her aide
"Madame President, the executive order is already on your desk" responded Fredrick Lan, the new Chief of Staff
"Wonderful, does Alex have the VP, shortlist"
"Yes, we can invite some of them in tomorrow"
"Good, is the Liu Mei Han phone call, still on?"
"Yes, her team has confirmed"
"Wonderful, I want to make a statement"

As he sat, down at her desk, she peaked underneath the large front plank. It was a tradition for presidents to leave messages for future presidents. There were about a dozen short messages, and she recognized her unique cursive style of handwriting from 2001. "Good luck, this is your country now". She then saw the most recent carving "See you on the 15th"- Joseph R Chavez. On top of the desk was a blue folder, inside was the crafted executive order, that her team had been developing since before the election. It would send a strong message to her supporters, that she was committed to safe and secure Slokais. It called upon the deployment of troops to Kaijan, to combat the violence that had occurred there since the war, more than 2 years ago. She knew it would shake a few feathers, especially on the Left, but it was necessary to secure Kaijan.


"Jìnyībù tǎolùn...What's regulatory again, Grace"
"Jiangnan, Madame," said Press Secretary, Grace Jiu
"Okay, I think we're ready"
The two leaders discussed several international issues such as Xiomera and Cape Auria. The two of them seemed to have obvious differences in terms of foreign policy, and the call began to become more of a debate, this was not helped, by Brooke Weasley's lack of advanced Mandarin. When the call ended, President Weasley stood
"You know, Grace, why don't you help me with my Mandarin some time"
"I don't think that was the only issue here, I feel like a conversation with a more conservative political figure would have gone better"
"True, but Ren voters..."
"Stop worrying, about the election, Madame, remember we're here to deliver policy, not win re-election"
"Right...I will be meeting with National Security Team, call Fredrick if you need me"

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RE: On Government Hill - Slokais - 02-09-2023

Operation Starlight was the name given to the quickly scrambled security mission. New intelligence had identified a Kaijan League base located in a remote region in South Kaijan called Naga Belkang. The Kaijan League had kept their locations very secure since the dissolution of their attempt at a state in Early 2021. The operation had quickly been scrambled by Brooke Weasley and her national security team, with the South Kaijan Police working in cooperation with the Slokais Islands Ministry of Intelligence. However, one element missing from this operation was the Ministry of Defense.
"Madame President, the intelligence that I received does not seem to indicate any Kaijan League presence" Defense Minister Miguel-Osorio Chang stated over a video call.
"The previous administration did not take advantage of these operations, If we can eliminate the Kaijan League threat with this operation, I say we take advantage" President Weasley responded
"Don't let partisan games influence our defensive resources, My office or Joseph's should have been notified"
"I am the President, I don't need the permission of anyone. Also, Miguel didn't you get your position based on your friendship with the Prime Minister?
"All I am saying is that this Operation is a risk not only for our credibility but also for the people on the ground"
"I can guarantee that in 5 years, people will not remember this operation for its' lack of intel but rather its success"
"You better be knocking on wood, Madme"
The President turned to her National Security Team
"Give the go ahead, I want eyes on the ground"
"Yes, Madame President," said a General

The rain fell hard over the dense jungle of Naga Belkang, two dozen armed swat units approached a cave entrance. Captain Murshid bin Shabban motioned for the group to pause.
"Watch yourselves, Inshallah there are no KL inside"
"Going in" Captain Shabban spoke into his earpiece
"Confirmed, POSI has given go ahead"
The cave entrance was covered above with a heavy camo tarp, and a number of crates were scattered between rock outcroppings. Metal scaffolding had filled in the entrance leaving only a metal door.
"We have reached the entrance"
An officer approached the door with a battering ram, the others drew their weapons
"3,2,1"
The ram broke into the door and the officers rushed in. Inside a series of lamps illuminated a room filled with crates and weapons. "All clear, no KL in sight, we are going in deep..."
The room at the Presidential House went silent
"Well somebody gets goddamn reconnect" stated the President
"Madame, I believe this mission is FUBAR," said a general solemnly
"Jesus..."
"We are dispatching local forces to get a damage report"

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